The Canadian Press MONTREAL—AbitibiBowater Inc., Canada’s largest newsprint producer, says it will change its name to Resolute Forest Products, effective Nov. 7. “We are changing our name to Resolute Forest Products to better reflect the fundamental characteristics of the company we are today, including our determination, strength, and resolve to […]
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Dave Ogilvie This month’s “Men’s breakfast” will be held on Saturday, Oct. 15 starting at 8 a.m. at the Emo Legion. For only $10, the men of the district are invited to enjoy another fantastic buffet breakfast and listen to this month’s featured speaker, Bruce Christopherson, station manager for Psalm […]
Staff Potential development of town properties will be the topic of a special committee of the whole slated for tomorrow (Thursday). Fort Frances CAO Mark McCaig said yesterday a couple of items to do with town-owned property were included in the recent strategic plan, and these have been set out […]
Staff Town council will hold a public meeting to consider the proposed official plan on Tuesday, Nov. 1 at the Civic Centre. At last night’s regular council meeting, held a day later due to the Thanksgiving holiday, Mayor Roy Avis said the public is encouraged to attend and “review what […]
the NHU Getting a ’flu shot is a small action on your part but can mean a great deal to those who are most vulnerable for getting very sick or dying from influenza. A ’flu shot protects you, your loved ones, and your community. Seasonal influenza vaccine is available to […]
Dave Ogilvie Crossroads School in Devlin held its annual cross-country meet last week. Nearly 300 students from across the district took part, with the results as follows: •Grade 4 boys’—1. Andrew Kehl (Atikokan) 2. Isaac Dykstra (SCAP) 3. Carson Noga (St. Francis); •Grade 5 boys’—1. Jackson Arpin (Riverview) 2. Nick […]
Press Release RBC and the Fort Frances Minor Hockey Association have announced the start of the RBC “Play Hockey” equipment drive here. The FFMHA has been selected as the RBC “Play Hockey” equipment dive recipient in Fort Frances for 2011. Donations of gently-used skates, helmets, pads, and other hockey equipment […]
the MNR A Manitoba man has been fined a total of $2,300 for fishing-related offences. Vincent Wiebe of Lake Francis pleaded guilty and was fined $1,550 for fishing without a licence. He also pleaded guilty and was fined $750 for trespassing for the purpose of fishing. Wiebe’s fishing equipment was […]
Lucas Punkari They’ve won games by simply having more firepower than their opponents. Now they’ve proven they can win the tight defensive battles, too. With the ability to win games in different styles in their back pocket, the Muskie junior girls’ basketball team has started the NorWOSSA season with a […]
Lucas Punkari After the first two sets against the Kenora Broncos here last Thursday afternoon, it looked as if the Muskie senior boys’ volleyball team was going to be wiped off their home floor and fall to 1-3 in NorWOSSA play. Instead, the black-and-gold did exactly the opposite. They roared […]
Peggy Revell Kenora-Rainy River voters have spoken—and Sarah Campbell will be following in the footsteps of Howard Hampton as their MPP. “It’s going to be sad to see [Hampton] go, there’s no doubt about that at all,” Campbell said after keeping the riding NDP orange in Thursday’s provincial election. “But […]
Duane Hicks In a historic moment for Naicatchewenin First Nation, Chief Wayne Smith signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Nelson W. Baker of Mineral Mountain Resources Ltd. during a ceremony Friday morning. The MOU sets the terms of an ongoing relationship with respect to gold exploration activities on Mineral Mountain […]
